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12 years 11 months ago #52470 by Jude
Hi,
Just came across this link stating SDA claimants will be transferred last www.newcastle.gov.uk/core.nsf/a/wr_ibabolished

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  • toggleuk
12 years 11 months ago #52592 by toggleuk
Replied by toggleuk on topic Re:SDA claiments to be switched last to ESA
I asked sometime late last year when I might be migrated. But at that time no-one knew a possible answer.

Following on from the link above, I'm wondering if there is now some clarity? When I read the document, my brain just seemed to 'freeze' with information overload.

I currently recieve IS (Single not less than 25 yrs old)
Because you are sick or disabled (IS Disability Premium)
Because you are severely disabled (Severe Disability PREMIUM
Becasue of the Disability Income guarantee (Enhanced Disability Premium)

My question are a)Will I be migrated as one of the 'last' because I'm on SDP.....the same as those on SDA.
b) What is the actual difference between SDA and SDP...i've never really understood it.
c) I'm coming up to my 60th birthday in May this year, having not worked since the mid-1990's. With some luck i'll reach retirement age before they uprate to age 66 as retirement...but i'm also on HRC and HRM. If I have to go through this ATOS farce, it seems likely I may lose my HRM and this would affect entitlement to a mobility car except thru appealing again and again..but will PIP be installed before I reach 65 and lose the car anyway?

Following the threads daily in both forums..you guys n als do an AMAZING job..Kudos to each and everyone of you.. :cheer:

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12 years 11 months ago #52602 by RachelPotter
Replied by RachelPotter on topic Re:SDA claiments to be switched last to ESA
Hi Toggle, you probably need this like a hole in the head! :laugh:

But I thought you may find it interesting!
And my wee brain can't translate it for you I'm afraid! :)

www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=...DMkAirWxT5Y0bzV0EIIQ

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12 years 11 months ago #52604 by RachelPotter
Replied by RachelPotter on topic Re:SDA claiments to be switched last to ESA
Hi again, this is probably the best place to look up SDA and SDP :)

www.direct.gov.uk/en/DisabledPeople/Fina...AndSupport/DG_068683

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12 years 11 months ago #52605 by poppycat52
Replied by poppycat52 on topic Re:SDA claiments to be switched last to ESA
Hi, SDA = Severe Disability Allowance. This is the old non means tested sickness benefit that the Labour government superseded with Incapacity Benefit. However those who were receiving SDA when the changeover occurred and have not had a break in their claim have been left on this benefit (which pays a lower rate than Incapacity Benefit). Now people who receive Incapacity benefit together with its predecessor Severe Disability Allowance are to be 'migrated' to the new benefit Employment Support Allowance, ESA. With regards to Severe Disability Premium (SDS) this is paid (added on to your income support entitlement) because you receive the HRC (care) component of DLA. It is a premium or add on to your income support to help with your day to day living costs.

I cannot comment on your query regarding your DLA/PIP. Someone with more knowledge than I possess needs to respond.

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12 years 11 months ago #52614 by Gordon
Replied by Gordon on topic Re:SDA claiments to be switched last to ESA
toggleuk wrote:

a)Will I be migrated as one of the 'last' because I'm on SDP.....the same as those on SDA.

No, but you probably will because you are receiving IS because of ill health.

b) What is the actual difference between SDA and SDP...i've never really understood it.

San100 has explained this very well, the only thing to add is that you would still be eligible for SDP after the transfer.

c) I'm coming up to my 60th birthday in May this year, having not worked since the mid-1990's. With some luck i'll reach retirement age before they uprate to age 66 as retirement...but i'm also on HRC and HRM. If I have to go through this ATOS farce, it seems likely I may lose my HRM and this would affect entitlement to a mobility car except thru appealing again and again..but will PIP be installed before I reach 65 and lose the car anyway?

There really isn't enough info with regard to PIP to say. Given the timescales to implementation and the likely time to transfer DLA claimants, you're probably OK, but that is just an educated guess.

Gordon

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